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FINANCE

Four councils strike capitalisation deals with government

By Dan Peters | 11 February 2021

Four English councils that were unable to balance their budgets will be allowed to borrow million...

FINANCE

'Amazon tax' will make matters worse, says MP

11 February 2021

Adding an online sales tax to a broken business rates system will only make matters worse, a Cons...

SOCIAL CARE

MPs attack 'broken' council funding

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2021

The Government has promised reform of the system of financing local authorities.

FINANCE

Finance chiefs' rates warning

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2021

Potential cuts to the rateable values of business properties in light of COVID could have a ‘cata...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Experienced drivers wanted

By Jonathan Werran | 10 February 2021

Let our localities choose which local delivery vehicles should drive growth and recovery from gov...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Social care should remain delivered by councils, says report

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2021

Tens of thousands of people could live more independent lives if councils keep hold of social car...

BUSINESS RATES

Fixing the fiscal flaws

By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2021

Last week saw the Treasury put a pause on business rates billing until after the Budget. But the ...

ELECTIONS

Election funds 'not enough'

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2021

Government funding for running elections under pandemic restrictions does not go far enough, the ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Pressure mounts on Jenrick over audit

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2021

Whitehall officials are putting communities secretary Robert Jenrick under pressure to change cou...

WHITEHALL

Unions prepare to submit 'substantial' pay claim

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2021

Trade unions are preparing to ask central government to fund a ‘substantial’ pay rise for council...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Assets, Environment and Economy

Up to £109,000

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community, inside and out. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Area Programme Director

c. £130k

You will work closely with our Senior Responsible Officer and his deputies to develop a robust and achievable transition plan. Apply for this job

Future Hampshire

Unitary Programme Director (Mid Hampshire)

£120k

Across Hampshire, four new unitary councils are being created and this role will work within the wider programme Apply for this job

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